MEng (Hons), CEng, MICE, MBA

Tom is the fifth generation of the Wakeford family to lead the Stepnell Group of Companies, a construction, property, and development group operating across an ever-widening geography with a diverse range of specialist services.

Tom is passionate about the Group’s continued success in providing innovative solutions for clients and maintaining high levels of repeat business. He is immensely proud of his Stepnell colleagues, particularly for the exceptional quality of work and customer service they consistently deliver.

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Simon is the Managing Director of the Stepnell Limited construction business, responsible for sustainably growing the company and broadening its service offering to current and future clients. With significant market opportunities ahead, Simon is focused on working with his team to capitalise on them and deliver exceptional results.

An excellent communicator, Simon collaborates closely with directors and senior leaders across Stepnell to ensure the business remains a great place to work and a trusted partner for clients. Leading a talented and highly professional team, he is deeply committed to investing in and developing colleagues across the organisation.

ICIOB, Bsc (Hons) Construction Management

Robert is a board director and the director responsible for leading Stepnell’s Southern operations, managing teams in Bristol and Southampton.

Building upon Stepnell’s reputation for delivering high calibre buildings and exceptional client service, Robert has steered the business through an exciting period of growth in the south, securing a series of significant and high profile developments and overseeing their successful completion.

Robert was instrumental in the introduction of ‘teamship’ into the business through his passion for Rugby and the management techniques of Sir Clive Woodward.

DipSurvPract

Tom is a board director, responsible for leading and expanding our East Midlands and North West construction operations from our offices in Nottingham and Liverpool. Tom is also our Director of Health & Safety, he leads our SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) team which brings together Health & Safety, Sustainability and Environment and our Systems teams.

With over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, Tom brings a wealth of technical and local knowledge to the region. He has a passion for developing strong relationships and helping clients maximise the whole life value of their investment.

Assoc CIPD

Lorraine joined Stepnell in 2018 as Head of People & Culture following a 20 year career in Human Resources and Training. Lorraine initially began her career in Training and Development, working in a number of roles, when she then moved into Human Resources and completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Lorraine along with Rob Speirs were instrumental in creating and implementing Teamship at Stepnell. Lorraine is committed to creating, developing and supporting high performing teams through Teamship.

She also promotes an ‘open door’ policy and encourages colleagues to talk to her if they need help resolving issues or if they want to share best practice.

MRICS, FCIOB

Mike leads the growth and development of Stepnell’s specialist divisions, including Step Energy, Lawford Bespoke Joinery, Plant & Fleet, Concrete Repairs and our emerging CCTV services. With more than 30 years’ experience at senior levels in major national contractors, Mike is responsible for building high-performing, self-sufficient business units that strengthen Stepnell’s complete construction offering.

A Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Fellow of the CIOB, Mike brings expertise in business planning, risk management, tendering and operational leadership. He is passionate about shaping strong management structures and enabling teams to deliver outstanding service and performance nationwide, while creating resilient operations that support Stepnell’s long-term growth.

Craig leads Stepnell’s framework strategy, overseeing national and regional agreements to ensure continuous improvement. He brings extensive experience in framework management and construction leadership, ensuring a strategic focus on collaboration and driving for consistency to unlock sustainable and long-term growth. He is committed to driving excellence through robust governance, innovative solutions and efficient processes.

With nearly 30 years industry experience, Craig has held senior operational and commercial roles, specialising in bid strategy, contract negotiation, and supply chain collaboration. He has a proven track record of delivering complex programmes on time and budget while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Craig is passionate about developing teams and embedding best practice across all frameworks.

Peter is a highly regarded construction industry Director with a lifetime of leading complex construction projects.

Peter provides great support and challenge to the Stepnell Board through his expertise and experience.